Tech — Israel news in English
The latest tech from across Israeli media, translated and compared. 48 recent stories.
China Forms International AI Coalition to Challenge US Leadership
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the formation of a new international AI coalition with nearly 30 countries to challenge US dominance in artificial intelligence. The coaliti…
Insight Partners' Gary Seruis Declares Traditional Marketing Dead Amid AI Revolution
Gary Seruis of Insight Partners declared traditional marketing dead at MAD 2026, urging marketers to adapt to AI-driven changes. He highlighted rapid AI adoption in enterprises, t…
Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Launches Kimi K3 Model Narrowing Gap With OpenAI and Anthropic
Chinese startup Moonshot AI launched its new language model Kimi K3, which significantly narrows the performance gap with OpenAI and Anthropic's leading AI models. The 2.8 trillio…
1Password and Claude AI Partner to Enable Secure Password-Free Logins
1Password and Anthropic have teamed up to let the Claude AI chatbot securely log into users' accounts without accessing passwords, requiring biometric approval for each login. Thi…
US Sanctions Accidentally Disable Telegram's Shortened Links Worldwide
US sanctions against a VPN linked to cybercriminals led Montenegro's domain registrar to block Telegram's shortened links domain, disrupting millions of users globally. Telegram C…
Apple Intensifies Legal Battle Against OpenAI with Personal Warnings to Former Employees
Apple has intensified its legal fight against OpenAI by sending personal legal warnings to dozens of former Apple employees now at OpenAI, accusing the AI firm of stealing trade s…
Israeli Biotech Leader Daphne Zohar Advances Depression Drug Market After Major Exit
Daphne Zohar, an Israeli-born biotech entrepreneur based in Boston, leads Seaport, a company developing innovative depression and anxiety drugs using advanced delivery technology…
Google Employees Demand Job Security Amid AI Investment and Layoffs
Thousands of Google employees have petitioned CEO Sundar Pichai for job security protections amid the company's growing AI investments and recent layoffs. They demand severance gu…
Apple Introduces iPhone Feature That Turns Users Into Nature Detectives
Apple has introduced a new iPhone Photos app feature that uses AI to identify plants and insects, providing detailed information via Siri and enabling interactive Q&A without leav…
Google Launches AI Tool to Create Personalized Video Avatars Without Cameras
Google updates its Google Vids platform to let users create personalized AI avatars for videos using just a selfie and voice recording, without cameras. The tool uses the Gemini O…
CrowdStrike Acquires Intellectual Property of Former Israeli Cyber Startup XM Cyber
CrowdStrike has acquired the intellectual property and patents of Israeli cybersecurity startup XM Cyber, originally founded by former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo. The deal excludes…
Astronauts Achieve First Digital X-Rays in Space, Paving Way for Mars Missions
Astronauts aboard the Fram2 mission have successfully conducted the first digital X-ray imaging in orbit, overcoming microgravity challenges. This advancement promises faster, mor…
Electric Sports Cars Challenge Traditional Gasoline Beliefs in New Podcast Episode
A new podcast episode challenges the notion that sports cars cannot be electric, discussing the performance and sensory differences between electric and gasoline sports cars, feat…
New Astronauts Arrive at ISS as First X-Ray Images Are Taken in Space
Three new astronauts, including American Anil Menon, arrived at the ISS this week for an eight-month mission. Separately, the first X-ray images were taken in space by a private m…
OPPO Launches Sleek Find N6 Foldable Phone With Notable Upgrades and High Price
OPPO has launched the Find N6 foldable smartphone featuring a slim design, strong performance, and excellent cameras, but it carries a high price and software limitations. The dev…
WhatsApp Rolls Out Usernames Feature Amid Israeli Brand Impersonation Concerns
WhatsApp is gradually introducing a usernames feature to improve privacy by allowing contact via unique usernames instead of phone numbers. Testing revealed Israeli brand-related…
Google Delays Launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro AI Model Due to Coding Performance Issues
Google has delayed the launch of its Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model due to underwhelming coding performance in internal tests, amid growing competition from OpenAI and Anthropic. The com…
SpaceX Cancels Starship Launch Seconds Before Liftoff in Texas
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th launch attempt seconds before liftoff in Texas, delaying the mission by at least 24 hours for investigation.
Google Wallet Tips to Speed Up Mobile Payments and Avoid Checkout Delays
Google Wallet users can speed up mobile payments by setting it as the default app, organizing cards for quick access, keeping NFC enabled, and using device shortcuts. These steps…
How to Stop Blurry Photos on Your Smartphone by Disabling 4 Default Settings
Smartphone photos often appear blurry due to default camera features like autofocus tracking and automatic HDR, not just shaky hands. Disabling these four settings in the camera a…
Samsung Acknowledges Pink Tint Issue on Galaxy S26 Ultra Screens, Promises Software Fix
Samsung confirms a pink tint issue affecting some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens, attributing it to color balance under specific lighting conditions and promising a software fix soon.
SpaceX Launches Smaller, More Efficient Starlink V5 Satellite Internet Kit
SpaceX has launched Starlink V5, a smaller, more energy-efficient satellite internet kit offering up to 375 Mbps speeds, initially available in the US, with previous models sold i…
EU Orders Google to Open Android to Competing AI Assistants and Search Engines
The EU has mandated Google to open Android to competing AI assistants and share anonymous search data, requiring changes by mid-2027. Google criticized the ruling, citing privacy…
OnePlus Plans to Exit US and European Markets Amid Oppo Restructuring
OnePlus will soon stop selling smartphones in the US and Europe as part of Oppo's restructuring, potentially expanding to other markets by 2027. This marks a major change for the…
Private Miner Wins Nearly $200,000 Mining Bitcoin Block With $200 Device
A private Bitcoin miner using a $200 Bitaxe device mined a full block solo, earning 3.125 bitcoins worth about $200,000, a rare feat against large mining farms. This marks the 12t…
Samsung Galaxy Users Can Boost Performance with Simple Weekly Auto-Restart Setting
Samsung Galaxy users can improve their phone's speed, battery life, and security by scheduling a weekly automatic restart through the device's settings. This clears cached data an…
Google Integrates AI to Perform Tasks Directly from Search Bar
Google has introduced a new AI-powered search feature that lets users perform tasks like shopping, designing, and playlist creation directly from the search bar, eliminating the n…
Google Regains Top Brand Status After AI-Powered Comeback
After being challenged by OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022, Google spent three years developing its AI capabilities, culminating in the successful launch of Gemini 3 in 2025. By inte…
New Safari Extension Filters Out Negative News and Spoilers for Apple Users
Filtre, a new Safari extension for Apple devices, lets users filter out negative news and spoilers by keyword, syncing settings across devices while preserving privacy. It offers…
Researchers Reveal How AI Bots Judge Human Trustworthiness and Biases
Researchers at Hebrew University studied how AI bots judge human trustworthiness, competence, and kindness, finding bots make consistent but culturally influenced and sometimes bi…
Instacart Acquires Israeli AI Startup Arpalus to Enhance Retail Shelf Management
Instacart has acquired Israeli AI startup Arpalus to integrate its computer vision shelf management technology into its app, enhancing real-time inventory tracking for 600,000 sho…
Singapore's BandLab Acquires Israeli AI Music Startup Aiode for Tens of Millions
Singapore’s BandLab Technologies acquires Israeli AI music startup Aiode for an estimated tens of millions of dollars. Aiode’s AI-driven music creation platform will continue oper…
EU Orders Google to Open Android AI Apps and Search Data to Competitors
The European Commission has ordered Google to provide full access to Android AI apps and share search data with competitors by 2027 and 2024 respectively, aiming to foster competi…
Smartphones Gain AI Features to Act as Personal Assistants with Real-Time Translation and Image Editing
Google, Samsung, and Apple are integrating AI features into smartphones, enabling real-time translation, smart text editing, image enhancement, and contextual assistance. These ca…
Samsung Galaxy Users Can Free Up Storage Without Deleting Photos Using Built-In Tools
Samsung Galaxy users can free up storage space without deleting cherished photos by emptying the trash folder, removing duplicate files, managing unused apps, and clearing cache…
Comfer Launcher Offers Free Minimalist Redesign for Android Home Screens
Comfer Launcher is a free Android app that revitalizes the home screen with minimalist design and intuitive one-handed gestures, featuring a unique spiral keyboard and customizabl…
Mozilla Study Reveals Microsoft’s Design Tricks to Keep Windows 11 Users on Edge Browser
Mozilla’s new study reveals Microsoft uses misleading design in Windows 11 to push users toward its Edge browser, complicating the switch to Chrome or Firefox. These tactics inclu…
WhatsApp Adds Direct Microphone Mode Control to iPhone Calls for Clearer Audio
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature on iOS that integrates Apple's microphone modes directly into the call interface, enabling users to easily isolate their voice from backgroun…
Sequoia and 8VC Lead $45 Million Funding for AI Startup Replacing Sales Teams
Sable, an AI startup founded by Harvard graduates, raised $45 million led by Sequoia and 8VC to develop Aidan, an AI tool that replaces sales teams by providing interactive produc…
Upgrade Your Phone’s Basic Weather App With These Advanced Alternatives
Many smartphone users rely on basic built-in weather apps, but advanced third-party apps like MyRadar, Breezy Weather, Overdrop, and CARROT Weather offer enhanced features, privac…
Google Chrome Integrates Gemini AI to Replace Most Browser Extensions
Google Chrome now integrates Gemini AI to replace many browser extensions, improving speed, privacy, and tab management. Users can summarize pages, draft replies, and get shopping…
Israeli Startup Develops AI Drone That Autonomously Hunts Mosquitoes to Combat Disease
Israeli startup Tornyol has developed a 40-gram AI-powered drone that autonomously hunts and kills mosquitoes mid-air, aiming to deploy fleets in neighborhoods to reduce mosquito-…
Android 17 Launches with Delayed AI Features but Introduces Handy App Bubbles for Multitasking
Google launched Android 17 without its promised AI features, which are delayed until later this summer. However, the update introduces App Bubbles, a new multitasking tool that im…
Israeli Cyber Entrepreneur Plans Record-Breaking AI Startup After Multiple Successful Exits
An Israeli entrepreneur with multiple successful cybersecurity exits has launched Oak, an AI-driven identity management startup, aiming to break national exit records. After servi…
Google's AI Search Features Raise Safety Concerns for Children, Report Finds
A US safety report warns that Google's AI-powered search results pose unacceptable risks to children by providing false information and inappropriate content, despite SafeSearch f…
BYD Atto 2 Plug-In Hybrid Launches in Israel with Lower Price and Adjusted Features
BYD has launched the Atto 2 plug-in hybrid Active model in Israel, offering a lower-priced alternative to the fully electric version with adjusted features and a hybrid powertrain.
China Bans Emotional Dependence and Virtual Relationships with Chatbots Amid Birthrate Crisis
China has imposed strict regulations banning emotional dependence and virtual relationships with chatbots, especially involving minors, amid concerns over the country’s declining…
Beacon Security Raises $13 Million to Develop AI Agents for Cybersecurity Operations
Beacon Security, founded by former Israeli intelligence veterans, raised $13 million to develop AI-powered agents that assist cybersecurity teams in threat detection and response…
